Painted by: Jean Cocteau
Vase design by: Fitz Heridenreich for Rosenthal
Description: Unique prototype vase, painted personally by Cocteau for Rosenthal. Jean Cocteau
was invited to propose various designs for Rosenthal. He painted this vase, designed
by Fritz Heidenreich, which was subsequently manufactured and sold as model "Têtes",
from 1952 onwards.
Black ceramic paint over glazed white porcelain. Signed and dated by the artist
and additionally inscribed "Hamburg", the latter not reproduced in the series
production. Underneath handwritten old paper label "pièce unique, ne se vend pas"
(unique piece, not for sale). Letter of provenance included.
Country of
Manufacture: Germany
Date: 1952
Marks: Original artist's signature and "Rosenthal Germany Kunstabteilung Selb".
Condition: Excellent condition, tiniest flea bite on the rim. No restorations.
Size: 30cm high (11,8")
Other infor- This item was owned by a member of the Rosenthal family and is supplied with a letter
nation: from the previous owner (a relative), providing full details of provenance.
Shipment: 👉 We use professional packing and shipment, fully insured against loss and breakages.
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